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Ag Loan Calculator

Calculate payments and amortization for a single loan, or use the Debt Overview tab to enter all your current loans and see total debt, total annual payments, total annual interest, and every figure broken down per acre.

Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and full amortization schedules for agricultural loans — land purchases, equipment financing, operating lines, and farm improvement projects. Enter loan amount, interest rate, and term to see a payment breakdown by year. The Debt Overview tab compares multiple loans side-by-side for total farm debt analysis. No account or signup required.

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Ag Loan Calculator

Estimate your loan repayments, total interest, and cost per acre for equipment, land, or operating loans.

Calculate Loan Amount from Purchase Price (optional)
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Fill in the fields and press Calculate to see your results.

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Disclaimer — Loan payment calculations are estimates for planning purposes only. Actual loan terms, interest rates, and fees are determined by your lender. This calculator does not constitute a loan offer or financial advice. Consult a licensed agricultural lender or financial advisor for your specific situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

An agricultural loan (ag loan) is financing specifically for farming operations — purchasing land, equipment, livestock, or operating inputs like seed and fertilizer. Ag loans often come from specialized lenders like Farm Credit, USDA Farm Service Agency, or rural banks, and may offer longer terms and lower rates than conventional loans because farmland is stable collateral. This calculator works for any loan but is sized and labeled for typical agricultural loan amounts and terms.

Payment = P × [r(1+r)^n] ÷ [(1+r)^n − 1]. P = principal, r = monthly rate (annual rate ÷ 12), n = months. A $500,000 loan at 6.5% for 20 years: payment ≈ $3,731/month or $44,772/year.
Farm land loan rates in 2025 typically range from 6.0–7.5% depending on lender, down payment, and credit profile. Farm Credit Services and Northwest Farm Credit offer competitive rates for qualifying operations.

On a $500,000 loan at 6.5%:

Term Monthly Payment Total Interest Total Cost
15 years $4,355 $283,900 $783,900
20 years $3,731 $395,440 $895,440
30 years $3,160 $637,600 $1,137,600

Choosing a 15-year over 30-year term saves approximately $353,700 in interest on a $500,000 loan at 6.5%. Use the Ag Loan Calculator to model any rate, term, and principal.

Most agricultural lenders require DSCR ≥ 1.25, meaning farm income must be at least 25% above total annual debt payments. The debt overview tab calculates combined payments across all loans.
Annual debt payments ÷ total acres operated. A farm with $120,000/year in payments on 1,200 acres = $100/acre debt service cost. Compare to local cash rent to evaluate land purchase economics.
Yes — click Export PDF after calculating. Enter your farm name for the report header. The PDF includes the full amortization schedule, total interest summary, annual payment totals, and cost per acre.

Annual debt service = annual principal + annual interest. For a $500,000 loan at 7% over 20 years, annual payment ≈ $47,000 ($500,000 × 0.09439 amortization factor). Monthly payment = annual ÷ 12 = $3,917. Use the Ag Loan calculator to find exact payments at any rate and term.